The "front to back" positioning definitely grows in importance in the higher levels. Backing up when there's a high/attackable dink (let alone a pop up) is a key differentiator at the higher levels. Many players fully embrace the ideology "get to the kitchen and don't back up no matter what" and have a hard time grasping when to backup
Sweet - helped push some discussions with people in my league it felt really awkward playing with due to inconsistency on taking balls. I have a difficult time with people that don't slide out of the way to give me space to hit my 3rds, dinks - often shorten my swing and make errors to avoid hitting them.
noted! as a rule of thumb you want to advance when you think your opponent is going to have to hit up on the ball (paddle face open) and then stop, split step, and prepare for the next ball right before they make contact. it's kinda red light green light or that squid game with the freaky doll face
Just as important for the player in the fire fight to keep in the battle within a step or two reach because of their momentum is the partner to LET their partner stay in the battle. Gotta be one of the most frustrating is when your partner steps in because of their impulsiveness to be involved and takes a ball they barely get their paddle behind so they stab at it and you're in you're pre-hit prep, zoned in on the ball, have choices where to direct your next hit, and their stab either flies out of bounds, into the net or gives opponent an easy put away. As you watch their intervening f-up. you can't help think/scream in your mind "NOOOOooo" and then you debate whether or not to say something then or wait until later. If you say something right then, how should you say it in a way that sustains teamwork, and not offend or affect their play? Probably should wait until a timeout or after the game or match. But, if you feel compelled to say something right then, make it neutral, succinct and in positive tone. You might say something like "Hey man, if either of us is in firefight, just cover the unreachable and let the other finish it off, ok?" The longer version for later might go something like: "Hey man, if you get into a hand battle, I've got your back for anything out of 1-2 step reach, but stay in the battle with your momentum, ok? So, when I'm in a fire-fight, you do the same for me ok? For either of us to stab at balls that the other has momentum and better shots just doesn't make sense, right?" Finishing with a question adds a little psychological nudge because getting their agreement implants a residual obligation they want to fulfill. Any added insight is welcome.
I was expecting the sound effects with the mistakes just like from the last video lol. Great video but maybe the sound effects make the video feel like it flows better
The reason the player who starts the hands battle finishes it is plain physics. An object in motion wants to stay in motion, so the player who had the intention of speeding up the ball subconsciously also had the plan laid out to put it away, however many counters it took to do it. At least they should have if they sped the ball up.
I think you are mixing up physics with psychophysics. Although I grant you that in psychoacoustics, the person who begins playing a note is usually the person who finishes playing a note.
nope! most often the player hitting the ball lags behind their partner a bit but it's super situational. watch some pro points and just focus on the team transitioning in and you'll see this a lot
You missed the most important tip, is that you need to watch your partner hit their ball so you have an idea where to cover, before it arrives to your opponent. You will never shade in time, until you watch your partner. Its called squeezing for us old timers. You can at least gain a step faster/momentum if you watch your partner. Also if your partner does not move, you need to keep covering the right spot, get a new partner. Also if your partner knows how to move and you dont, that was your last game with them. Dont let your partners crosscourt shot be a surprise, you need to recognize the shot when its on your side of the net.
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One of the BEST COMMENTARY with real world analysis. Really enjoy watching and listening.
The "front to back" positioning definitely grows in importance in the higher levels. Backing up when there's a high/attackable dink (let alone a pop up) is a key differentiator at the higher levels. Many players fully embrace the ideology "get to the kitchen and don't back up no matter what" and have a hard time grasping when to backup
As the others have stated, good stuff, Tony! Very instructive.
Sweet - helped push some discussions with people in my league it felt really awkward playing with due to inconsistency on taking balls. I have a difficult time with people that don't slide out of the way to give me space to hit my 3rds, dinks - often shorten my swing and make errors to avoid hitting them.
Your videos are super helpful, and full of information, with video to back it up.
Great video. I think I already try to do most of this but you laid it out nicely with explanations.
great video! Would love more on the front/back positioning when the best time to move up is
noted! as a rule of thumb you want to advance when you think your opponent is going to have to hit up on the ball (paddle face open) and then stop, split step, and prepare for the next ball right before they make contact. it's kinda red light green light or that squid game with the freaky doll face
Greatest hair and analysis in pickleball
Loving your videos. Well done!
this is awesome. I make almost all of these mistakes!
I love how you showed Fed yelling at ALW 😂
Solid stuff
I love how you used the Fed ALW clip hahahaha 😂
little easter egg for the people who know 💀
Just as important for the player in the fire fight to keep in the battle within a step or two reach because of their momentum is the partner to LET their partner stay in the battle. Gotta be one of the most frustrating is when your partner steps in because of their impulsiveness to be involved and takes a ball they barely get their paddle behind so they stab at it and you're in you're pre-hit prep, zoned in on the ball, have choices where to direct your next hit, and their stab either flies out of bounds, into the net or gives opponent an easy put away. As you watch their intervening f-up. you can't help think/scream in your mind "NOOOOooo" and then you debate whether or not to say something then or wait until later. If you say something right then, how should you say it in a way that sustains teamwork, and not offend or affect their play? Probably should wait until a timeout or after the game or match. But, if you feel compelled to say something right then, make it neutral, succinct and in positive tone. You might say something like "Hey man, if either of us is in firefight, just cover the unreachable and let the other finish it off, ok?" The longer version for later might go something like: "Hey man, if you get into a hand battle, I've got your back for anything out of 1-2 step reach, but stay in the battle with your momentum, ok? So, when I'm in a fire-fight, you do the same for me ok? For either of us to stab at balls that the other has momentum and better shots just doesn't make sense, right?" Finishing with a question adds a little psychological nudge because getting their agreement implants a residual obligation they want to fulfill. Any added insight is welcome.
I was expecting the sound effects with the mistakes just like from the last video lol. Great video but maybe the sound effects make the video feel like it flows better
your presentations are great. keep going!
The reason the player who starts the hands battle finishes it is plain physics. An object in motion wants to stay in motion, so the player who had the intention of speeding up the ball subconsciously also had the plan laid out to put it away, however many counters it took to do it. At least they should have if they sped the ball up.
I think you are mixing up physics with psychophysics. Although I grant you that in psychoacoustics, the person who begins playing a note is usually the person who finishes playing a note.
What about when your a lefty? And both paddles are in the middle.?
ideally decide which player will take the "dominant" role and take the dinks in the middle - and then communicate a lot during points
Does moving back and forward have to be the same rate as your partner's?
nope! most often the player hitting the ball lags behind their partner a bit but it's super situational. watch some pro points and just focus on the team transitioning in and you'll see this a lot
Can someone analyze my mistakes ?? 😊🙏🏼
You missed the most important tip, is that you need to watch your partner hit their ball so you have an idea where to cover, before it arrives to your opponent. You will never shade in time, until you watch your partner. Its called squeezing for us old timers. You can at least gain a step faster/momentum if you watch your partner. Also if your partner does not move, you need to keep covering the right spot, get a new partner. Also if your partner knows how to move and you dont, that was your last game with them. Dont let your partners crosscourt shot be a surprise, you need to recognize the shot when its on your side of the net.